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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.15, 3,556.92 and 1,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.15, 3,556.92 and 1,446.22 is: 2,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.15 : 3,556.92 = 1,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.15/3,556.92 = 1,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.15x = 3,556.92 × 1,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.15x = 5,144,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,088.84/2,371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.45

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